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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,470.08, 6,708.76 and 2,279.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,470.08, 6,708.76 and 2,279.42 is: 3,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,470.08 : 6,708.76 = 2,279.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,470.08/6,708.76 = 2,279.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,470.08x = 6,708.76 × 2,279.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,470.08x = 15,292,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,292,081.72/4,470.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.99

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